Physiotherapist | Primary Care

Interior Health Authority; Keremeos; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in the Okanagan-Similkameen region is hiring a permanent full-time Physiotherapist for the South Similkameen Health Centre in Keremeos. This role involves working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive physiotherapy services including assessment and treatment. The organization emphasizes work-life balance, community health, and environmental sustainability, offering competitive salaries and a range of benefits. You will be part of a welcoming and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience

Relocation assistance

Employer-paid benefits

Employer-matched pension contributions

Education and development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Vacation starting at 4 weeks

Qualifications

• Experience in physiotherapy services including assessment and treatment planning.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services including assessment and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to achieve client health outcomes.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives.

Job description

We are hiring for a permanent full-time Physiotherapist at the South Similkameen Health Centre in Keremeos, B.C. This position is part of the Primary Network team and works Monday to Friday from 08:30-16:30.

What We Offer

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Consistent schedule and stability
• Locations that may qualify for government student loan forgiveness

About The Position

The Physiotherapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing physiotherapy services including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of clients and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. The Physiotherapist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the profession, department; participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education; and provides work direction to the rehabilitation assistant working with the rehabilitation team.

About Us

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location

Keremeos is a beautiful town located on the banks of the Similkameen River less than 40 minutes from Penticton. Known as one of the fastest growing villages in B.C., Keremeos has seen unprecedented growth in recent years. Its residents enjoy mild winters, a dry climate, and long hot summers.

The Keremeos climate is ideal for fruit growing and is home to a number of award-winning wineries. The area has one of the highest concentrations of organic fruit and vegetable producers in B.C. Full of hiking and riding trails, including the pristine Cathedral Provincial Park, Keremeos is an active community.